Long lost friend, one 12AX7 later…

[Don O]

This amp went flakey about 3 years ago and I just turned it off and let it collect dust. Well, got out the trusty chop stick today and went poking around for bad tubes. 3rd one I bumped cracked and snapped like a wounded animal. Replaced the 12AX7 and rechecked the bias (still spot on). These are the original tubes from when I bought the amp around 1997. Plays like a dream again !

 

[CoyotesGator]

I've got a soft spot in my heart for beasts of that nature.

 

[Don O]

I found the receipt for it. Looks like I bought it for a Christmas present to myself in 1998.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

There's nothing like a Twin.

 

[Inspector #20]

The 021 4809 was 100 watt, IIRC.

Looks the the price has doubled since 1998.

 

[67plexi]

Still have two Twins 85 watt and a 135 watt

 

[Don O]

This Evil Twin is 100 watts in the high power setting.

 

[Inspector #20]

Never could warm up to Fender amps. Work great for country recording projects though.

 

[Clockworkmike]

That's one of a handful of Fender Amps I have always loved and would gladly own ( along with any old Champ, Bassman or Super Reverb). One of the most distinct cleans ever, but can get some great dirty tones too if driven properly.

 

[Don O]

It does well with a few pedals too.

 

[Sp8ctre]

I found the receipt for it. Looks like I bought it for a Christmas present to myself in 1998.

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The 135 watt twin I had was the best amp I ever owned. Just too big and heavy to move. Mine had the JBL orange basket speaker upgrade. It was from the early 80's I believe.

I sold it to a couple of local kids who have a band. They played it for about 30 seconds and fell in love. Young pups can lug that beast around better than I ever could!